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Herbal Reference Guide 2
Skullcap
St John’s Wort
St John’s Wort
Key Actions:
Nervine tonic, mild sedative, spasmolytic.
Uses:
Excitability, irritability, emotional stress, anxiety, epilepsy, premenstrual syndrome, Insomnia (sleep maintenance) nervous fatigue.
Tension, headaches, depression, neuralgia.
The Ultimate Herbal Compendium - Kerry Bone 2007
Herbal Remedies Handbook- Andrew Chevallier 2018
St John’s Wort
St John’s Wort
St John’s Wort
Key Actions:
Antidepressant, nervine tonic, antiviral, vulnerary, antimicrobial (topically)
Uses:
Depression, anxiety, irritability, emotional stress
Menopausal symptoms, premenstrual syndrome
Herpes simplex, hepatitis, shingles, viral infections, neuralgia, sciatica, trigeminal neuralgia, and insomnia
The Ultimate Herbal Compendium - Kerry Bone 2007
Herbal Remedies Handbook- Andrew Chevallier 2018
Wormwood
St John’s Wort
Slippery Elm
Key Actions:
Bitter tonic, anthelmintic, antiparasitic
Uses:
Intestinal worms, intestinal parasites, digestive weakness, hypochlorhydria, anorexia, flatulence, flatulent colic, intestinal colic, abdominal bloating, nausea, food allergies, sensitivities, Crohn’s disease, autoimmune disease.
Common cold, influenza.
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Key Actions:
Bitter tonic, anthelmintic, antiparasitic
Uses:
Intestinal worms, intestinal parasites, digestive weakness, hypochlorhydria, anorexia, flatulence, flatulent colic, intestinal colic, abdominal bloating, nausea, food allergies, sensitivities, Crohn’s disease, autoimmune disease.
Common cold, influenza.
The Ultimate Herbal Compendium - Kerry Bone 2007
Herbal Remedies Handbook- Andrew Chevallier 2018
Slippery Elm
Slippery Elm
Slippery Elm
Key Actions: Demulcent, emollient, laxative.
Uses: Gastritis, peptic ulcer, gastro-oesophageal reflux (take after meals and before bed). Ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diverticulosis, gastrointestinal inflammation. Haemorrhoids or anal fissure and to modify bowel flora.
References:
The Ultimate Herbal Compendi
Key Actions: Demulcent, emollient, laxative.
Uses: Gastritis, peptic ulcer, gastro-oesophageal reflux (take after meals and before bed). Ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diverticulosis, gastrointestinal inflammation. Haemorrhoids or anal fissure and to modify bowel flora.
References:
The Ultimate Herbal Compendium - Kerry Bone 2007
Herbal Remedies Handbook- Andrew Chevallier
Fennel
Slippery Elm
Lemon Balm
Herbal actions: Carminative, spasmolytic, expectorant, orexigenic, galactagogue, antimicrobial, oestrogen modulating.
Indications for Use: Intestinal colic, flatulence, flatulent colic, infantile colic, dyspepsia.
Anorexia, nausea, diarrhoea
Difficult lactation, spasmodic dysmenorrhoea, secondary amenorrhoea
Nasopharyngeal catarrh acute or ch
Herbal actions: Carminative, spasmolytic, expectorant, orexigenic, galactagogue, antimicrobial, oestrogen modulating.
Indications for Use: Intestinal colic, flatulence, flatulent colic, infantile colic, dyspepsia.
Anorexia, nausea, diarrhoea
Difficult lactation, spasmodic dysmenorrhoea, secondary amenorrhoea
Nasopharyngeal catarrh acute or chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, cough
Topically for idiopathic hirsutism, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, pharyngitis.
Fennel can be used as an effective gargle for a sore throat.
Can be used for the improvement in menstrual regularity and reduced cramps.
Seeds have been used for weight loss, often used with peppermint
References:
The Ultimate Herbal Compendium - Kerry Bone 2007
Herbal Remedies Handbook- Andrew Chevallier 2018
Lemon Balm
Slippery Elm
Lemon Balm
Herbal actions: Carminative, spasmolytic, mild sedative diaphoretic, TSH antagonist, antiviral (topically).
Indications for Use: Insomnia, anxiety, irritability, depression, infantile colic, flatulence, flatulent colic, intestinal colic, nervous dyspepsia, topically for herpes infections.
Tension headaches, palpitations, reduces feeling of
Herbal actions: Carminative, spasmolytic, mild sedative diaphoretic, TSH antagonist, antiviral (topically).
Indications for Use: Insomnia, anxiety, irritability, depression, infantile colic, flatulence, flatulent colic, intestinal colic, nervous dyspepsia, topically for herpes infections.
Tension headaches, palpitations, reduces feeling of panic and a valuable remedy for nervous palpitations if taken as a tincture 2 to 3 times a day.
Lemon balm is thought to improve brain function, memory, performance, and cognition. Found to improve mild to moderate Alzheimer disease.
References:
The Ultimate Herbal Compendium - Kerry Bone 2007
Herbal Remedies Handbook- Andrew Chevallier 2018
Golden Seal
Golden Seal
Golden Seal
Key Actions: Antihaemorrhagic, anticatarrhal, mucous membrane trophorestorative, antimicrobial, antibacterial, bitter tonic, anti-inflammatory, depurative, vulnerary, choleretic, reputed oxytocic.
Uses: Nasopharyngeal catarrh, chronic sinusitis, hay fever, serious otitis media, pharyngitis,
Conjunctivitis, blepharitis, catarrhal deafness,
Key Actions: Antihaemorrhagic, anticatarrhal, mucous membrane trophorestorative, antimicrobial, antibacterial, bitter tonic, anti-inflammatory, depurative, vulnerary, choleretic, reputed oxytocic.
Uses: Nasopharyngeal catarrh, chronic sinusitis, hay fever, serious otitis media, pharyngitis,
Conjunctivitis, blepharitis, catarrhal deafness, sinus headache.
Other uses: Acne, dermatitis (including topically)
Peptic ulcer or gastritis, nausea.
Acute gastrointestinal infection with diarrhoea (nonviral), giardiasis, hypertyraminaemia. Lower respiratory catarrhal, bronchiectasis, chronic bronchiectasis.
Bowel flora, to modify.
References:
The Ultimate Herbal Compendium - Kerry Bone 2007
Herbal Remedies Handbook- Andrew Chevallier 2018
Chamomile
Golden Seal
Golden Seal
Key actions: Anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic, carminative, mild sedative, antiulcer, vulnerary, diaphoretic.
Uses: Irritable bowel syndrome, food sensitivities, Flatulent colic, flatulence, gastrointestinal tract colic and inflammation, diarrhoea.
Teething infantile colic, Gastritis, peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux.
Topically for der
Key actions: Anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic, carminative, mild sedative, antiulcer, vulnerary, diaphoretic.
Uses: Irritable bowel syndrome, food sensitivities, Flatulent colic, flatulence, gastrointestinal tract colic and inflammation, diarrhoea.
Teething infantile colic, Gastritis, peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux.
Topically for dermatitis, mouth ulcers, wounds.
A great remedy for children can be safely given to infants and children from the age of six months upwards. Used for babies suffering from colic and digestive discomfort, breastfeeding mother can drink tea and a small cup of chamomile can be added to a baby’s bath.
Can be given to children with a gastrointestinal complaint and give relief during teething.
References:
The Ultimate Herbal Compendium - Kerry Bone 2007
Herbal Remedies Handbook- Andrew Chevallier 2018
Burdock
Golden Seal
Burdock
Herbal actions: Carminative, spasmolytic, mild sedative diaphoretic, TSH antagonist, antiviral (topically).
Indications for Use: Insomnia, anxiety, irritability, depression, infantile colic, flatulence, flatulent colic, intestinal colic, nervous dyspepsia, topically for herpes infections.
Tension headaches, palpitations, reduces feeling of
Herbal actions: Carminative, spasmolytic, mild sedative diaphoretic, TSH antagonist, antiviral (topically).
Indications for Use: Insomnia, anxiety, irritability, depression, infantile colic, flatulence, flatulent colic, intestinal colic, nervous dyspepsia, topically for herpes infections.
Tension headaches, palpitations, reduces feeling of panic and a valuable remedy for nervous palpitations if taken as a tincture 2 to 3 times a day.
Lemon balm is thought to improve brain function, memory, performance, and cognition. Found to improve mild to moderate Alzheimer disease.
References:
Key actions: Depurative, diuretic depurative.
Uses: Chronic skin disorders including dermatitis (eczema) acne, psoriasis, rosacea furunculosis.
Gout, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis.
Leaves can be used as a poultice for acne and boils.
The Ultimate Herbal Compendium - Kerry Bone 2007
Herbal Remedies Handbook- Andrew Chevallier 2018
Celery
Saw Palmetto
Burdock
Key actions: Anti- inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, mild diuretic, diuretic depurative.
Uses:Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Rheumatism.
Detox remedy juiced stem and leaf to support detoxification and to clear fluid retention and aid weight loss.
References:
The Ultimate Herbal Compendium - Kerry Bone 2007
Herbal Remedies Handbook- Andrew Chevallier 2018
Cranberry
Saw Palmetto
Saw Palmetto
Key actions: Astringent, bacteriostatic. Antioxidant, Antiseptic.
Uses: Cystitis (acute doses) Best for recurrent cystitis and peptic ulcers.
A safe effective treatment for mild urinary tract infection.
Cranberry’s tonic and antiseptic action is useful in prostate gland problems.
A valuable supplement for digestive infections and diarrhoea
Key actions: Astringent, bacteriostatic. Antioxidant, Antiseptic.
Uses: Cystitis (acute doses) Best for recurrent cystitis and peptic ulcers.
A safe effective treatment for mild urinary tract infection.
Cranberry’s tonic and antiseptic action is useful in prostate gland problems.
A valuable supplement for digestive infections and diarrhoea and allergic state of the gut or respiratory system.
Best taken unsweetened or concentrated extract.
Contains constituents that block bacteria from clinging to the wall of the urinary tubules and intestines.
Sharp flavoured and rich in vitamin C.
References:
The Ultimate Herbal Compendium - Kerry Bone 2007
Herbal Remedies Handbook- Andrew Chevallier 2018
Saw Palmetto
Saw Palmetto
Saw Palmetto
Key actions: Anti-inflammatory, male tonic, Antiprostatic, spasmolytic, possibly antiandrogenic.
Tonic for males, prostate remedy.
Uses: Benign prostatic hyperplasia, chronic prostatitis. Inflammation of the genitourinary tract including orchitis, cystitis, salpingitis, pelvic inflammatory disease.
Male and female infertility.
Underdeveloped
Key actions: Anti-inflammatory, male tonic, Antiprostatic, spasmolytic, possibly antiandrogenic.
Tonic for males, prostate remedy.
Uses: Benign prostatic hyperplasia, chronic prostatitis. Inflammation of the genitourinary tract including orchitis, cystitis, salpingitis, pelvic inflammatory disease.
Male and female infertility.
Underdeveloped mammary glands, male impotence, testicular atrophy.
Useful anti-inflammatory for the urinary tract for chronic cystitis and urethritis.
The anti-androgenic activity is thought to treat polycystic ovary syndrome and gynecological condition where androgen levels are raised.
A standard medical treatment for enlarged prostate gland.
References:
The Ultimate Herbal Compendium - Kerry Bone 2007
Herbal Remedies Handbook- Andrew Chevallier 2018